Using Passive Mode - Cisco Aironet 340 Series Installation And Configuration Manual

Appendix E Performing a Site Survey
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Note Refer to the Hardware Installation Guide for your infrastructure device for additional information on
factors affecting placement.

Using Passive Mode

Follow the steps below to activate the site survey passive mode and obtain current information about RF
network traffic.
Step 1 Select Start > Programs > Cisco > Site Survey Tool. The Site Survey - Passive screen appears (see
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Obstructions – A physical obstruction such as metal shelving or a steel pillar can hinder the
performance of wireless devices. Avoid placing these devices in a location where a metal barrier is
between the sending and receiving antennas.
Building materials – Radio penetration is greatly influenced by the building material used in
construction. For example, drywall construction allows greater range than concrete blocks, and
metal or steel construction is a barrier to radio signals.
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This screen and the other screens in this chapter represent Windows CE devices with both a
display width and a display height greater than 240 pixels, such as the HP Jornada 820
display of 640 x 480. On Windows CE devices with smaller displays, the site survey screens
vary slightly from the screens shown here.
Site Survey - Passive Screen
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE
Using Passive Mode
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